moonroof

[ moon-roof, -roof ]

noun

, plural moon·roofs.

1. a transparent section of an automobile roof that can be propped open, removed entirely, or remain fixed within the roof.

Word History and Origins

Origin of moonroof¹

First recorded in 1965–70; moon + roof

Example Sentences

The moonroof was cracked, but the car windows were rolled up.

From National Geographic

At $41,195, the EX-L includes desirable amenities such as leather seating, heated front chairs, driver assistance technologies and a power moonroof.

From Seattle Times

“They take a safety feature and they bundle it together with moonroof and leather seats and non-safety features. So you can only get the safety feature if you buy the upgraded trim level.”

From Seattle Times

While it’s not as expansive as the all-glass roof on Tesla’s cars, or Ford’s Mustang Mach-E, it’s much bigger than a typical moonroof and hopefully won’t give GM some of the same adhesion problems that those other companies have dealt with.

From The Verge

Meandering the winding road, moonroof open, wind in our hair and the Valley lights glistening below — it felt magical.

From Los Angeles Times